Monastir Falls to the Bulgars in Balkan War
Rome dispatch reports Bulgarians capture Monastir as Servians retreat. British hope for limited Serbian retreat reversal with French solid on the bank. Unofficially, Anglo French forces grow stronger in the Near East and Italy may join the Balkan campaign.
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London
Rome
Exchange
Tribuna
Athens
Monastir
England
Near East
Italy
Balkan
U.S. Neutrality Law Revisions Sought by Cabinet
The cabinet discussed goals for the next session including amending the Sherman act to cover conspiracies behind strikes at munition plants and attacks on ships. Officials seek clearer neutrality enforcement, potential codification of related laws, and broader reach beyond current statutes. Mackenzen to command Turkish Danube operations in Constantinople as reception for Austro German forces grows. The U.S. Army Air Service squadron sails from Fort Sill to San Antonio with a leg to Wichita Paris en route.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Congress
Cabinet
Gregory
Department
United States
Mackenzen
Sen
Dannanelles
Constantinople
Berlin
Army Aero Squad
Fort SA
Okla
U. 8 A
San Antonio
Tex
Wichita
Paris
Two British Gunboats Sunk off Egyptian Coast
The British gunboats were sunk in the Mediterranean off the Egyptian coast by a German submarine. The Admiralty issued an official announcement confirming the loss.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Egyptian
Admiralty
Kitchener Checks In At Saloniki Then Leaves Quickly
Field Marshal Earl Kitch ener arrives at Saloniki and confers with Gen Sar rail, commander-in-chief of the French army of the Orient, then departs immediately without debarking.
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Kitchener
Saloniki
Earl Kitchener
Sarrail
Fench Army of the Orient
Entente Balkans Policy Hints and Greek Dilemma
London reports outline a Near East policy with Greece to secure Allied troops. Paris discussions involve British and French ministers. Kitchener to report on strategy amid Austro German advances and Bulgarian gains in Serbia and Greece. Italy may play a key role, while Greek king and ministers face decisions. Serbian retreat uncertain as Austro German and Bulgarian forces push toward Monastir. French defeat Bulgarians on the Vardar. British successes claimed on Valandovo front.
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London
Greece
Near East
Dardanelles
Paris
Earl Kitchener
Geccnd
Gallipoli
Balkans
Servia
Rome
Italy
Constatine
Monastir
Ochrida
Vardar
Valandovo
Rioting at Liverpool Docks Over Refused Passengers
Passengers arriving on Cunard Miner Saxonia report a clash when 123 second cabin bookings and over 700 other men chiefly Irish of military age were refused passage. Crew threatened to strike if military age British citizens sailed, prompting tempers and a large crowd at the dock.
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New York
Cunard
Liverpool
Hillstrom Shot to Death in Utah Prison Firing Squad
Salt Lake City condemned murderer Joseph Hillstrom was executed by firing squad at 7:42 am in the state prison. The death followed his 1914 murder of John G Morrison and his son at Morrison’s store, with a paper heart target and five-man squad.
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Salt Lake City
Joseph Hillstrom
Wilson
United States
American Federation of Labor
Hillstrom
J. 8. Cortes
Salt Lake County
John G. Morrison
Arting
Morrison
Steamship Service Suspended Over Submarine Menace
London report states Italy to America steamship service halted until security against Mediterranean submarines is arranged. San Miguel, 1659 tons gross, hit a mine in the North Sea and sank. crew rescued at Grimsby.
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London
Zurich
The
Central News
Italy
America
Mediterranean
San Miguel
North Sea
Grimsby
Clark Champions Defense Plans In White House Meeting
President Wileen and Speaker Clark conferred on the preparedness program with Clark pledging support for a reasonable plan. Clark may lead floor fights in its favor and plans to speak publicly as needed while John Kitchin faces a signaling clash over financing the program as the new Ways and Means chair.
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Washington
Wileen
Clark
House of Representatives
White House
Claude Kitchin
War Council Organized in Paris Among Entente Leaders
Nov 17 meeting in Paris included British leaders Asquith Lloyd George Balfour Grey and French Premier Briand Gallien La Case Joffre with Briand hosting. Purpose unclear but seen as step toward closer entente coordination amid war. Churchill heads to front and London curbs police recruitment ads. Arabs reportedly join British in Mesopotamia near Baghdad.
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Paris
Briand
War Council
Admiralty
British War Council
France
British War Committee
Plans for Two 16000-Ton U.S. Battleships
Washington reports tentative plans to include two 16000-ton battleships in the first year of the five year program. The Navy may arm them with 16-inch rifles and speeds around 26 knots, aiming to surpass current American maximums.
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Washington
Daniele
Congress
Sinking of British hospital ship Anglia in English Channel
The Anglia, a British hospital ship, struck a mine and sank in the English Channel on November 17. Officials report 13 officers and 372 crew aboard, about 300 saved by a patrol vessel. King George expresses shock and sympathy as rescue efforts continue.
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London
Anglia
English Channel
War Office
George
British Admiralty
Angila
London & Northwestern Railway Company
Servia’s King Fights in Trenches Amid War News
In Saloniki M. Jacobsheff reports old Servia lost with new Servia in danger. He notes the Servian morale is high as half trained recruits march to battle singing. King Peter, in private uniform, fights in the trenches seeking death, saying when I’m killed you can.
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Saloniki
M. Jacobsheff
Greece
M. Jacobscheff
Miltrovitza
Servia
Albania
Peter
Catch Evacaped German Officer, London
Lieut. Henri Keen, an officer of the interned German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich, violated his parole and escaped from Nor.
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London
Henri Keen
Prinz Eltel Friedrich
Nor
Wurzburg Detained Over Birth Claim in Grand Rapids
Alfred Egbert Wurzburg of Grand Rapids is detained as authorities verify a statement that he was born there in 1992. The case centers on confirming his birthplace and identity for legal purposes.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Alfred Egbert Wurzburg
Wurzburg
Secrecy Measures at Saloniki Upset Entente Movements
Paris Temps dispatch reports military officers in Saloniki enforcing strict secrecy on Entente troop movements. All spies expelled from the military zone as part of the security crackdown. London informs of John Wesley de Kay of New York remanded on fraud charges in France over rifle supplies to the British government. Bail denied.
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Paris
Saloniki
Temps
London
John Wesley de Kay
New York
France
Mayo suit up in supreme court damage case on docket
The Mayo damage case is on the supreme court docket arising from Rankin county regarding a $10,000 judgment for the death of Miss Zula Mayo struck by a railway train in 1913. The original petition sought $50,000 in punitive and actual damages. Nine other cases were set for the next call by Clerk George C. Myers as the court convenes.
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Jseckscon
Mayo
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Rankin County
Alabama & Vicksburg Company
Henrietta Mayo
Zula Mayo
Miss Mayo
Railway Company
Pearl River Railroad
George C. Myers
State superintendent urges literacy push in Mississippi
W HM Smith after addressing the Mississippi Federation of Women’s Clubs spoke on eliminating illiteracy. He cited 1910 census data showing Mississippi with 124 illiterates per 1000 and fourth highest in the nation, urging women to back legislation to curb the evil.
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W. HM. Smith
McComb
Mississippi Federation of Womjem
Mississippi
Counties vie to land luna fraploes under foundation program
Representatives from nine Mississippi counties visited the commission seeking to host a new project under the Rockefeller foundation open competition. Eligible counties must have an agricultural high school and be prepared to fund initial expenses around 6500 dollars. Counties represented include Wire, Clay, Forrest, Morrison, Holmes, Lauderdale, Madison, Panola, Pearl River and Tate. Official election figures show about 100000 more ballots cast in the general election than in the August Democratic primary with Gov Theo Bilbo at 5054 votes and Attorney General Collins leading candidates at 52243. Secretary of State Power led among officials with 51892, Jones county cast the heaviest vote and Issaquena the fewest. Pardon to
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Mississippi
Luna
Secretary of State
Jos. W. Power
J. T. Lester
Jackson
Theo. G. Bilbo
Collins
Power
Jones County
Issaquena
Merigold News Reels Through Severe Storm Fray
A Mississippi state report details a deadly storm battering Merigold and surrounding areas. Strong east winds, a kitchen ceiling collapse, and house damage threaten residents as fires erupt along rail lines near J B Lee properties. One man is reported missing in the chaos.
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Merigold
Frank Wyane
J. B. Lee
Deceased Found Beside Dam With Forehead bruise
A man about 40 was found near the dam with a forehead bruise. Local undertaker Jamal to be involved in handling arrangements.
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Jamal
Gravel Plant Sale Near Corinth Reported
The Corinth gravel plant section has been closed for some time and will be shut when G A Hamrin and Sam H Allen of the Suka Jen Gravel Company depart for Memphis Tennessee and Geo. the Consolidated Zinc and pany. Purchase price was five dollars.
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Soe Corinth
G. A. Hamrin
Sam H. Allen
Suka Jen Gravel Company
Memphis
Tenn
Geo
Consolidated Zinc and Pany
Assailant in Oakland Wounding Identified
Police arrest a suspect in McCaskill case for wounding D. G. Irby of Oakland. The 18 year old victim Roy, described as a youth from Oakland, escaped and was recognized by witnesses in the presence of several persons.
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A. G Irby
Tlarksdale
McCaskill
D. G. Irby
Oakland
Tally
Roy
Murder Case Teeters in Richton Trial
Fragmentary report describes a murder case near Richton involving a man named Ed Bradley, with the state failing to reach a verdict and the defendant facing possible future opportunities or charges.
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Will
Fm Richton
Panson
Bradley
Arrest Report Involving Tom Peatross Deputy Marshal
A preliminary hearing was held in a United States case as the suspect was arrested by Tom Peatross, deputy marshal. The proceedings centered on initial charges and the next steps in the federal action.
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Tom Peatross
United States
Married Couple Escape Parents in 14 Mile Trip
An automobile journey ended in marriage as P. C. Paixgiers of La and Miss Helen of this town wed after traveling as far as possible from the inn.
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Woodville
Dn Automobile
P. C. Paixgiers
Helen
Subway Plan Advances for Meridian City
Officials from Meridian and nearby city limits reach agreement on building a two mile subway along south avenue at an estimated cost of 1000000. Work will not start until after the rainy season, with a projected start in June next year.
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Mendis
Wis
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